In a bold move to end one of the most entrenched harmful traditional practices in Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion and with support from UNICEF Nigeria, convened a one-day high-level advocacy meeting with influential community leaders from across Olorunsogo LGA. The meeting,...

In a bold step towards ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and enhancing child protection efforts in Oyo State, the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) paid a high-level advocacy visit to the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The meeting, held at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Ibadan, aimed to deepen...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Oyo State Government has empowered over 6,000 adolescent girls as champions in peer education, advocacy, and safe referrals to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other social vices in schools and communities. The initiative was unveiled during a one-day inauguration...

Earlier today, the team at Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria paid a strategic advocacy visit to the Legal Aid Council, Oyo State, as part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and secure justice for survivors. The objectives of the visit were to:🔹 Share community-level findings on FGM practices🔹 Seek the Council’s support in...

Strengthening Partnerships to End FGM: UNICEF Team Visits TBI   We were honored to receive the UNICEF team led by Mr. Denis Onoise on a working visit to our office. The delegation included Miss Pragna, Child Protection Officer (UNICEF Abuja), and Miss Ekene, Child Protection Specialist (UNICEF Abuja), who visited Oyo State to familiarize themselves...

Press Release February 6, 2025 Stepping Up the Peace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to the total elimination of FGM and the protection of the rights and dignity of women...

With the support of UNFPA Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) successfully conducted a Town Hall Meeting and Community Dialogue in Eyenkorin, Asa LGA, Kwara State. This initiative brought together Traditional Leaders, Religious Leaders, and other Influential Stakeholders, focusing on collaborative efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the community. The dialogue served as a...

As part of our commitment to eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kwara State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), alongside four other implementing NGOs, participated in a programme planning and inception meeting with the Commissioner and Officials of the Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs. This meeting marks a crucial step in hitting the ground running...

We are thrilled to announce that Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, with the support of UNFPA,  conducted Town Hall Meetings and Community Dialogues aimed at eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in four communities in Asa LGA, Kwara State: Eyenkorin, Ogele, Pampo, and Otte-Oja. These engagements will bring together Traditional Leaders, Religious Leaders, and other Influential Stakeholders to...

With the support of UNICEF Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria hosted a 1-day inauguration meeting and medical outreach with FGM survivors across 5 communities in Oluyole LGA. This event marked the establishment of a network of survivors, empowering them to become advocates for change within their communities. In the weeks ahead, these survivors will receive NGN50,000...